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Children are in the Preschool
Years from 2 years old until they start school. These
children are starting to show personality traits and more
intellectual development, including:
- Egotism
A preschooler is the center of the world. Your child
believes that everything in the world revolves around her.
- Independence
A preschooler will want to dress by himself and want to
help you with the household chores. Be patient as your child
practices these skills.
- Creativity
Imaginations are constantly "on." Your child's world is full
of magical things at this time.
- "Why?"
Preschoolers are trying to learn all about their
environments; they will ask "why" constantly! Take the time
to help your child learn about what causes the events
happening around him.
- Sociality
Preschoolers are learning to be a good companion or
friend to other children their age. Preschool, day care,
play dates or playgroups provide wonderful opportunities for
your child to learn important social skills.
- Listening
Preschoolers must also learn to listen to others with
interest. Create a situation by enacting what happened in a
day for your preschooler so that he listen to you and
describes about her/his day , friends and discoveries.
- Motor Skills
Preschoolers are also learning complex movements such as
hopping, climbing, and skipping. Let your child practice and
make it fun!
- Adventurous
Children can be very active during this time period. Make
sure to provide helmets when riding tricycles and do regular
safety checks on play equipment.
- Language
Pronunciation improves during this time. Don't be alarmed if
your child leaves out word sounds occasionally.
- Principles
Preschoolers are also learning the difference between
right and wrong. You can help by setting firm and consistent
limits for your child.
- Reality vs. fantasy
Preschoolers must learn the difference between reality
and fantasy. By the end of the preschool years, your child
will have a better understanding of past, present and
future.
- Phobias
New fears, especially to unfamiliar sights and sounds are
common at this age. Be supportive while trying to ease
irrational fears.
- Poor sportsmanship
Preschoolers learn to follow simple rules in the games they
play, but they will always want to win and be in "first
place." Playing "fair" will come later in your child's
development.
- Highly impressionable
Preschoolers are heavily influenced by what they see. It's
important to actively supervise what your child is exposed
to on television and in the real world.
- Sexual curiosity
It is normal for preschoolers to engage in sexual
exploration. Help your child learn what is appropriate.
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